Politics
Relatively calm County budget exemplifies signs of fiscal progress
But two key measures to resolve budget gap could impede march toward sustainability
Oct 15th, 2015 by Public Policy Forum
County Executive Cuts Millions from Sheriff’s Department
Sheriff David Clarke told the Finance committee that the Executive’s budget “gives me no chance to succeed in terms of balancing the budget.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Rep. Barnes Demands Release of Promised Resources for Milwaukee Gun Violence Reduction
“As elected officials, we have a duty to keep our communities as safe and secure as possible from gun violence.”
Oct 14th, 2015 by Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes
Republicans Continue to Ram through Major Power Grabs
Bills will Turn Government Watchdog into Partisan Lapdog, Allow Corporate Special Interests More Influence on State Government
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Peter Barca
Republicans on the Senate Health Committee Advance Bills to Restrict Access to Preventive Health Care
Both defunding bills are intended to block PPWI and other family planning providers from receiving federal funding for providing preventative reproductive care to those in need.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin
Statement from Senator Jon Erpenbach on vote in Senate Health and Human Services committee affecting biomedical research.
"This bill will have a direct impact on patients seeking medical treatment for difficult and desperate diseases."
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jon Erpenbach
Kleefisch goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law
A self-described "Wisconsin-proud conservative woman," Kleefisch was elected to office in 2010.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Marquette University
Republicans fail to address middle class issues
Fall agenda dominated by power grabs, divide and conquer policies
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
Will Republicans Get Serious About Gun Violence?
Rep. Taylor’s Statement on Rep. Kremer’s Proposal for Guns on UW Campuses
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Rep. Chris Taylor
Mayor Barrett Announces Vin Baker to Keynote Fatherhood Summit
Former Milwaukee Bucks Player to Offer Message of Hope for Fathers
Oct 13th, 2015 by Mayor Tom Barrett
Goyke, Brostoff Endorse Chevy Johnson for Alderman
“Chevy’s work ethic and passion for city issues is unmatched and he will make a great alderman,” said Rep. Jonathan Brostoff.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Rep. Bowen offers legislation observing October 12 as Indigenous Peoples Day
The legislation would put an end to Wisconsin’s observation of Columbus Day each October 12.
Oct 12th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
